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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which considers subjects having to do with open educational resources (OER) and massively open online courses (MOOC). Modern evolvements in blended learning technology have enabled learners all over the world to be participants in online courses. Massive open online courses (MOOCs) and similar experiments with open education are allowing millions of self-directed online learners around the globe to learn from well-known professors. Massively open online courses are free for learners but do not always lead to formal accreditation. There are numerous issues that online education institutions have to struggle with now that online learning technology is developing so fast. How can educators make sure that the quality control for these MOOC courses is good? How can institutions guarantee that lecturers are properly credentialed and qualified to teach MOOCs? What different business models are being used by institutions like United States to conduct these MOOCs? What original assessment strategies and teaching practices are in use today? How can participants manage problems like poor learner motivation and high student dropout rates?

As online education technology becomes more commonplace there is a need to better understand how MOOC courses are being conducted. Educators and lots of other participants need to better understand the outcomes of these interesting new open education undertakings. Educators want to perceive how these massively open online courses can be improved. To respond to this developing desideratum for details the sensational new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive online courses and other open education resource topics. This sensational new book also analyzes the most important controversies associated with these MOOC courses and open educational resources. To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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